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On this page Student guide City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Autumn Term 2026 runs Sep 28, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
3 entries Sep 28 → Dec 18, 2026
Autumn Term 2026 Relevant now
Jan 11 → Mar 25, 2027
Spring Term 2027
Apr 12 → Jul 30, 2027
Summer Term 2027
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A C G K M P S T W A
ACS Afro-Caribbean Society, a prominent cultural society on campus. C
Clay Clayhill halls of residence, located near the Surbiton area. G
Global Kitchen The food court area within the Penrhyn Road canteen serving international cuisine. K
KUB Kingston University Basketball, referring to the competitive sports club.
KUL Sometimes used by international students or in older documents to refer to Kingston University London.
KUSU Kingston University Students' Union, the representative body for all students. M
Middle Mill Middle Mill halls of residence, situated close to the Knights Park campus. P
Picton Room A cafe and dining area located within the Picton Building at Penrhyn Road. S
Seething Seething Wells halls of residence, a converted former water works site. T
The Bridge The walkway connecting the main Penrhyn Road buildings over the public road.
The Hannaford The bar and social space located at the Kingston Hill campus.
The Hill Shorthand for the Kingston Hill campus.
The Pen Shorthand for the Penrhyn Road campus.
The Space The main social and dining area located within the Penrhyn Road campus.
The Vale Shorthand for the Roehampton Vale engineering campus. W
Walkden Walkden Hall, the primary halls of residence located at the Kingston Hill campus. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
12 details
Canvas The Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) where course materials and assignments are hosted.
John Galsworthy A major teaching building at the Penrhyn Road campus often shortened to 'Galsworthy'.
K-number The unique student identification number (e.g., k1234567) used for logins and ID cards.
Knights Park The campus dedicated to Art, Design, and Architecture.
knights_park_restaurant_and_bar Knights Park Restaurant and Bar
KU Bus The free inter-campus shuttle service (routes KU1, KU2, KU3) connecting all campuses.
My Kingston The main student portal for accessing timetables, emails, and university records.
nightingale_centre_caf Nightingale Centre Café
Penrhyn Road The main administrative and central campus hub.
penrhyn_road_main_cafeteria Penrhyn Road Main Cafeteria
Roehampton Vale The campus dedicated to engineering, often referred to as 'The Vale' or 'RV'.
Town House The flagship multi-purpose building at Penrhyn Road housing the library and dance studios. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Autumn Term 2026 runs Sep 28, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 16 approved campus terms and 12 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included? Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
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Campus News Latest updates from Kingston University
Academic awarded prestigious Leverhulme Trust Fellowship to advance sustainable energy harvesting A Kingston University academic has received a Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowship to advance sustainable energy technologies.
Oct 15, 2026
Read More Project to make River Thames drinkable gets royal seal of approval Kingston University academics are involved in a major environmental project to clean the River Thames.
Oct 13, 2026
Read More Kingston University chosen to lead UK's first waste and recycling robotics hub The University has been selected to head a new hub focused on robotics adoption in waste and recycling sectors.
Oct 9, 2026
Read More Adobe leaders visit campus as part of Future Skills collaboration Senior leaders from Adobe visited the university to discuss deepening the partnership regarding the Future Skills program.
Oct 9, 2026
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Kingston University
EXPO26: Kingston, Merton & Wandsworth November 5, 2026
Bringing Kingston, Merton and Wandsworth boroughs together for a conference and public lectures.
Late Bowie: Legacy, Mortality and the Archival Impulse November 5, 2026
A two-day conference bringing together scholars and practitioners to examine David Bowie's late work.
Undergraduate Open Day 2026 November 7, 2026
Prospective students can explore the campuses and meet staff and students to learn about life at Kingston.
Psychology Colloquia Series: Dr Mary Hanley November 11, 2026
A free online psychology seminar exploring developments in psychology and neuroscience.
Webinar: Employability & Graduate Outcomes at Kingston November 11, 2026
An upcoming webinar to discover how Kingston helps students prepare for their future careers.
SYP London Autumn Conference – Publishing for All November 14, 2026
A publishing conference focused on accessibility and inclusivity in the industry.
Postgraduate Open Day 2026 November 18, 2026
Opportunities to find out about postgraduate study and career progression at Kingston.
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